Non Sumptus Labora Est

My name is Arleth (pronounced Ar-let). A 20 something year-old gal with an 80 year-old soul. A dreamer, a realist, a gentle heart, a coffee addict, and a futbol fanatic. I still believe in the romance of fountain pens and printed books.

Marion Cotillard taking a walk on the Hamptons set of the new Lady Dior ad.

Marion Cotillard taking a walk on the Hamptons set of the new Lady Dior ad.

theniftyfifties: Suzy Parker wearing a gown by Christian Dior for Vogue, April 1952.

theniftyfifties:

Suzy Parker wearing a gown by Christian Dior for Vogue, April 1952.

theniftyfifties: A Christian Dior design illustrated by Rene Gruau, 1955.

theniftyfifties:

A Christian Dior design illustrated by Rene Gruau, 1955.

(Source: plane-ticket)

Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity.
Christian Dior  (via bourbonandpearls)

(Source: delicatemint)


opulencedecay: Audrey Hepburn in Christian Dior, Harper’s Bazaar, September 1959

opulencedecay:

Audrey Hepburn in Christian Dior, Harper’s Bazaar, September 1959

omgthatdress: Evening Dress Christian Dior, 1952 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

omgthatdress:

Evening Dress

Christian Dior, 1952

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

theniftyfifties: Model wearing an ensemble by Dior, 1950s.

theniftyfifties:

Model wearing an ensemble by Dior, 1950s.

theniftyfifties: Model in a Dior evening gown, 1950. Photo by Norman Parkinson.

theniftyfifties:

Model in a Dior evening gown, 1950. Photo by Norman Parkinson.